Business & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 52+ Years Experience
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About Jerry A. Devault at a Glance
Jerry A. Devault is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, tax, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1974) and University of Texas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jerry A. Devault
- Mr. Jerry A. Devault is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, energy industry team and 3 other areas of law
- Jerry received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Jerry practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Jerry A. Devault's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry A. Devault handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Business & Corporate Law in Houston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Houston
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jerry A. Devault is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Environmental Law in Houston
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Jerry A. Devault is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Houston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Houston Choose Jerry A. Devault
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jerry A. Devault's practice in the field of business, tax, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jerry A. Devault brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and environmental, Jerry A. Devault can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Jerry A. Devault attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jerry A. Devault Handles in Houston
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